Director of Statistical Data Analysis

Job Description

Job Description

The Director Statistical Data Analysis will be responsible for transforming complex source-system data into clear, actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making. This role will focus heavily on using SQL to extract, manipulate, and analyze source-system datasets, supporting the company's forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis efforts. The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams, providing data-driven insights that inform financial planning and performance management.

Location: Remote with preference to candidates who reside in or near our states of operation located in IL, MI, OH, PA, MA, NJ, MD

Key Responsibilities

• Use SQL to query large datasets from multiple source-systems, ensuring accurate and timely extraction of relevant data.
• Identify patterns and trend in sales and consumer behavior with statistical analysis
• Perform data analysis to support financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
• Collaborate with FP&A and business teams to identify data needs and provide tailored reports and insights.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance SQL scripts and queries to support ongoing financial reporting and analysis needs.
• Create and manage financial dashboards and reports that enable effective decision-making and performance monitoring.
• Analyze financial trends, identifying key insights that support senior leadership in developing strategies and improving financial performance.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives by automating data workflows and streamlining reporting processes.
• Present complex financial data and analysis to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and understandable manner.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Data Science, or a related field. A Master's degree or relevant certification is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in data analysis
• Strong proficiency in SQL, with proven experience in writing and optimizing complex queries for data extraction, analysis, and reporting.
• Experience working with large datasets and databases (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL) to support financial reporting and analysis.
• Knowledge of financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting principles.
• Familiarity with financial systems and reporting tools (e.g., Hyperion, SAP, Oracle Financials) is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Excellent attention to detail, with a commitment to data accuracy and quality.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical SQL queries and financial data insights to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining a focus on accuracy and detail.
• Knowledge of data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus but not required.

Work Environment

This position performs duties in an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Requirements

The position must occasionally lift, push, pull and or move up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, this position is regularly required to sit and regularly use hand(s) to handle, grasp, feel, and or touch. This position is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. This position is regularly required bend, stretch, squat, climb, twist, lift, grip, stand, and push/pull.

Company Overview

Ascend Wellness Holdings ("AWH") is a vertically integrated cannabis cultivator, processor and provisioning center operator with assets in Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio and Pennsylvania. We seek to foster a robust and inclusive cannabis industry through a premium, unmatched customer-focused retail experience. We are looking to build a world-class team that will help carry out our mission of helping to shape the future of cannabis as a leading healthcare solution. We are committed to improving the quality of our patient's lives by offering unrivaled quality, consistency and meticulously curated products that satisfy our customers unique, individual needs. When it comes to customer service experience, our dispensaries will set a new standard of excellence, emphasizing health and wellness by a highly knowledgeable team. A team that is committed to our values, our people, and our communities; we are looking for people who are inspired by our vision and stay dedicated to our mission as we continuously expand.

EEO Statement

Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc., ("AWH") and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the population of differences and does not discriminate in its hiring / hiring practices, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.